Down for the Count
Down for the Count

Author: Brenda Vogel

Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 9780810829275

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Examines all aspects of establishing prison library service, describing process models and procedures that can result in overcoming negative sentiment. Includes examples of prison library regulation, state prison library standards, recommended readings, and a list of advocacy organizations. An outline of a clerical training program for inmate assistants and a user satisfaction survey are also included.

The Volunteer Library
The Volunteer Library

Author: Linda S. Fox

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 1999-01-01

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 9780786406791

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Even a small public library can demand tremendous personal and material investments. In communities struggling to find the means to support a library, an institution started and staffed by volunteers inspired by a love for books and learning can be an ideal solution. However, the intricacies of such an undertaking may seem overwhelming. This work provides practical, tested advice on planning, developing, and maintaining the volunteer-based library. A valuable guide for any library that enlists volunteers in any capacity, the book includes worksheets, models, checklists, and a variety of anecdotes and examples illustrating the suggestions in action.

Success with Library Volunteers
Success with Library Volunteers

Author: Leslie Edmonds Holt

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2013-12-12

Total Pages: 174

ISBN-13: 1610690494

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Covering principles, practical guidelines, and best practices for establishing and operating a successful library volunteer program in any type of library, this is a must-have resource for the 21st-century librarian. In these tough economic times, librarians must maximize the potential of their volunteer programs. This innovative guide not only provides readers with the practical information they need to recruit, manage, and retain effective volunteers, but also demonstrates how to create a dynamic volunteer program—one that offers purposeful work and emphasizes rewards rather than rules and forms. Illustrated by best practices, this book also offers practical guidelines for evaluating the success of a volunteer program—in terms of the library's benefit, and in terms of the experience from the volunteer's point of view.